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Alzheimer's Disease and other confusional states
- Author:
- BENNETT Gerry
- Publisher:
- Optima
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 159p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Deals in depth with the condition of confusion in elderly people. Sets out to explain the causes and effects of confusional states; how to get the most out of health and social services; networks of professional and informal help; how to cope with particular problems; and the legal implications. Includes chapters on multi-infarct dementia and memory clinics.
The dimensions of elder abuse: perspectives for practitioners
- Authors:
- BENNETT Gerry, KINGSTON Paul, PENHALE Bridget
- Publisher:
- Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 264p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
Discusses what is now known about the causes and prevalence of elder abuse. Addresses the question of how practitioners can best work towards the prevention of abuse among older people and the minimalisation of its risk. Uses a multidisciplinary approach, presenting aspects of the problem from medical, legal, health and social welfare perspectives.